Vienna Highlights Walking Tour:
Vienna is effortlessly beautiful. To many visitors, the city’s character is revealed in the grandeur of its palaces, the atmosphere of its historic squares, the quiet holiness of its churches, and the long tradition of its coffeehouses. This Vienna highlights walking tour introduces the must-see sights of the Austrian capital and offers a first, well-rounded picture of the city’s most important landmarks.
The tour focuses on the major milestones of Vienna’s and Austria’s history and the buildings that shaped them. Rather than simply moving between impressive façades, the experience connects the city’s most important sites with the turning points, personalities, and stories that formed Vienna into the capital it is today. Along the way, your guide also shares recommendations on what to see, what to do, and where to continue exploring — helping you understand Vienna beyond the surface.
Tour highlights
- Albertinaplatz and the monument against war and fascism
- The Burggarten and the gardens’ beautiful statues
- Hofburg palace
- Heroes Square
- Michaelerplatz and Kohlmarkt
- The Graben
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
And much much more!
Join this public tour here!
Pay a pre-payment of 12 euros to join this tour. The rest is to be paid directly to our guide Moritz at the tour itself.
Why this tour?
This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to truly understand Vienna rather than simply walk past its most famous sights. It turns beautiful buildings into meaningful places by adding historical context, stories, and orientation, helping you see how the city developed and how its landmarks connect to one another. It is especially useful at the beginning of a stay, as it gives you confidence to explore on your own afterward, with clear recommendations on where to go, what to revisit, and how to make the most of your time in Vienna.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is currently available as a daily public tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guide: This tour is guided by our guide Moritz Hantschel. See our full team of guides here.
Fee: This tour costs 42 euros per person. 12 euros are paid in advance to guarantee your participation. The remaining 30 are paid directly to the guide at the tour.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible, though some of the older streets can be challenging for a wheelchair.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast to bring the right clothes.
Interested in a private tour?
Upon request we can offer you this tour as a private tour exclusively for your group. The price depends on the group size and you can simply contact us to receive an offer.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place as a public tour daily at 9:00, with a minimal number of 2 participants.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the tour we won’t be able to issue a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos: Please be aware that we might take photos and videos during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights: The content of the tour is produced by our hard working team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
